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An Airtasker handyperson striking a happy pose with her customer in a 90s setting.

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  • Home improvements
  • Property maintenance
  • Art/mirror hanging
  • General labour
  • … or a jack of all trades
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Recent Handyman reviews in Southend-on-Sea

Great job done left no mess and worked hard

Fitting 2 roman blinds

£50

Lee was very helpful, excellent communication, would recommend and use again.

Install two roller blinds

£40

Very happy with Jamie’s work, he arrived when he said and did a clean good job.

To mount a blink doorbell

£30

What's the average cost of a handyman in Southend-on-Sea

£48 - £76

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£48

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£50

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£76

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Average reviews for Handyman Services in Southend-on-Sea

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What do handyman services include?

Not everyone has the skills, tools, or time to tackle home maintenance and repairs, which is why handyman services are readily available to book on Airtasker. Save yourself the trouble of pulling a DIY by connecting with a reliable handyman near you. 

Here are some tasks you can request from your Tasker:

General handyman services

Most handymen are all-rounders, ready to take on a bit of everything around the house. When you hire one, you can sort out multiple issues in one fell swoop, from yanking up carpets and hanging doors to swapping out light bulbs.

Indoor installations and repairs

Struggling to install recently purchased homewares? Or perhaps you can’t replace your damaged appliances just yet? Handymen could easily smooth out these minor bumps. They are equipped to assist with tasks like putting up blinds and curtain rods, installing kitchen sinks and pet doors, and even wallpapering.  If you need a home security system installed, you can also book a Tasker to set this up for you.

Outdoor installations and repairs

Your outdoor area goes through the wringer, enduring everything from heavy rains to the mess left behind after playtime. To keep your backyard in tip-top shape, have outdoor items expertly installed or repaired. Seek out a handyman near you who can assist in tasks like putting up your garden shed or clothesline, mending windows, fixing your mower, and fitting outdoor blinds.

Bricklaying and building work

Handyman services can also cover basic home construction, such as bricklaying and building work. If you need a seasoned builder to help you put up garden walls, repair loose brickwork, install MDF, or construct a chicken coop, count on Taskers to handle them for you. For maintenance, you can also book separate services for gardening work or brick cleaning.

Wall hanging

If you need to free up space in the living room or garage, get a handyman to mount your TV or bicycle on the wall. Instead of pulling a DIY, working with a tradesperson for your wall hanging needs ensures your furnishings are level and fitted securely. Taskers can hang picture frames, mirrors, or heavier electrical items like dryers. Having trouble with your electrical wiring? Have it fixed beforehand by booking another service on Airtasker.

Furniture repair

Before having your broken furniture repaired, specify the type of furniture to make sure you get a Tasker whose skills align with your demands. For instance, get a Tasker with carpentry experience to repair your wooden coffee table, wardrobe, or sofa bed. If the issue is electrical work, such as fixing ceiling fans or digital fitness equipment, ensure your handyman is experienced in this area.

Home maintenance

When you have access to home maintenance services near you, it’s easier preserve your place’s top-notch condition. You can count on your local handyman to help with cleaning the gutters, pressure-washing driveways and paths, resealing windows and doors, and sorting out minor roof repairs. Avoid letting small issues turn into expensive problems with regular home maintenance.

Recent Handyman tasks in Southend-on-Sea

Need to fix the curtain rods

£50

Prittlewell, Essex

18th Aug 2026

I need to fix a curtain rod in my bedroom. I got the the rods, screws and curtains. Just need someone who can drill and fix the rod against the window.

Replace toilet seat

£50

Clifftown, Essex

11th Aug 2026

Rebooking task between Paul and Alan

Vertical blind repair

£100

Prittlewell, Essex

5th Aug 2026

Vertical blind not opening

Riser recliner chair repair

£100

North Shoebury, Essex

4th Jul 2026

Willowbrook riser recliner chair not working. Believed electrical fault.

Blind repair

£80

Westcliff On Sea, Essex

3rd Jul 2026

a string blind for the window, it won't pull down only up, needs fixing please!

Electric blind with remote only going half way down

£80

Prittlewell, Essex

2nd Jul 2026

Blind fell down handy.am refitted but now blind only goes half way down

Fit roller blind

£30

Southend On Sea, Essex

23rd Jun 2026

Need someone to fit a simple roller blind in my kitchen. It needs to be trimmed to length so requires saw or something that can cut the pole. I do have a drill here but if you have your own tools that is better

To mount a blink doorbell

£30

Southend On Sea, Essex

10th Jun 2026

I have a blink doorbell it needs drilling to a wooden doorframe

Very happy with Jamie’s work, he arrived when he said and did a clean good job.

Roller Blind installation today

£10

Southend On Sea, Essex

28th Mar 2026

Looking for someone to come asap to help install a roller blind. Will need a masonry drill bit and drill

Re hang two internal doors

£100

Porters Town, Essex

8th Mar 2026

Want to swap the opening side of two existing bedroom doors.

Privacy screen to be put onto window

£200

Prittlewell, Essex

27th Feb 2026

I need help installing privacy window film on the windows in my living room, bedroom, and office. Film will be supplied by me You’ll need to measure, cut, and apply Looking for a clean, professional, bubble-free finish Please bring your own tools Access available during 4th March from 10am Offering £200 total for all windows. Please confirm your experience with similar jobs when applying.

Help fix my mirror

£50

Southend On Sea, Essex

9th Feb 2026

A mirror has detached from my bathrrom, want help reaatching it.

Trim down roller blind x2 as bought too big

£20

Porters Town, Essex

7th Feb 2026

Dunelm roller blind - bought the smallest size available but the blind is a tad too big still

Vanity mirror

£40

Westcliff On Sea, Essex

6th Feb 2026

I need someone to assemble my Vanity mirror

Install 1 fauxwood blind.

£40

Westcliff On Sea, Essex

30th Jan 2026

Install one fauxwood blind.

To fix garden shed damaged roof.

£100

Thorpe Bay, Essex

31st Dec 2025

Part of my garden shed roof that has been blown off needs replacing. I am also open to replacing it with a new one.

Blinds fitted

£200

Clifftown, Essex

21st Dec 2025

We need roller blinds, curtains, tvs and pictures put up asap please

Fix treadmill

£50

Prittlewell, Essex

13th Dec 2025

Treadmill stopped while using and error code - E-02

Blind’s fitted

£600

Westcliff On Sea, Essex

1st Dec 2025

Fit blinds to 10 windows. Windows need to be measured first. Also need beading added to a small window, a notice board put on to a wall and a small outhouse painted.

Help install blinds

£30

Porters Town, Essex

22nd Sep 2025

I need help installing some Venetian blinds in my bedroom and living room